Disability as Diversity: Accessibility Resources

Accommodations and Services

PNWU reasonably accommodates students with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for admission and can meet the minimal technical standards for the academic program as stated in the student catalog, with or without accommodations.The ADA defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. This includes people who have a record of such an impairment, even if they do not currently have a disability. It also includes individuals who do not have a disability but are regarded as having a disability. Accommodations and services for students with disabilities are determined on an individualized case-by-case basis using an interactive process. The Director of Student Success and Disability Services (ods@pnwu.edu, 509-249-7912) works closely with students and the University in consultation with academic counselors, faculty, academic administration, and community providers as necessary to determine disability eligibility, reasonable accommodations, and to design an individual plan for student accommodations. Determinations regarding whether reasonable accommodations will cause a fundamental alteration to a particular program or course are made using reasoned deliberation, including a diligent assessment of available options. 

Please see our Disability Services webpage for more information on requesting accommodations.